American Surgical Association Surgical Leaders Fellowship Grant
The American Surgical Association Surgical Leaders Fellowship Grant from the Society of University Surgeons offers academic surgeons hands-on leadership training through shadowing and ASA Annual Meeting participation.
Funder: Society of University Surgeons
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Completed application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award (two-week shadowing, paid to Fellow’s institution); includes ASA Annual Meeting registration
Summary: Supports mid- or senior-level academic surgeons seeking leadership experience through a two-week shadowing fellowship and ASA Annual Meeting participation.
Description
This grant, offered by the Society of University Surgeons in partnership with the American Surgical Association (ASA), provides a unique professional development opportunity for academic surgeons at the mid or senior level who have completed leadership training and are poised for future leadership roles. The fellowship supports a two-week travel period to shadow established surgical leaders at two different academic institutions, offering direct exposure to leadership competencies and responsibilities in academic medicine. Awardees also receive complimentary registration to the ASA Annual Meeting, enhancing their networking and learning opportunities.
